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(A) Modules on RSLs

Category

RSLs

Module
Code

Module Name

Details

Price
(USD)

A1

Understanding a
Brand RSL
Document

Background, purpose, scope of RSLs

Basic terms used in a Brand RSL document
Primary actions for avoiding RSL noncompliance

105

A2

Restricted
Substances in
Textiles

Definition, purpose, scope, criteria of RSLs

Structure and terms used in a typical Brand
RSL document
Definition, purpose, scope and criteria of
MRSLs
Structure and terms used in an MRSL
Overview of important Restricted Chemical
Groups (Chemistry, Harmful effects, Uses,
Sources in textile production)
Causes and effects of RSL failures
Major RSL risk areas
Preventive actions for RSL failures
Corrective actions for RSL failures
Basic testing steps and overview of
equipments used for extraction and
analysis of restricted substances
Developing a Smart testing plan for
screening raw materials and finished
articles for restricted substances
Testing procedures for Banned amines,
APEOs and Heavy metals
Interpreting a test report
Factory action plans for RSL testing in
finished articles

A3

Best Practices
for RSL
compliance

A4

Testing
requirements for
RSL compliance

A5

Fundamentals of
RSL

125

125

125

General aspects of RSLs

Overview of RSL Chemical Groups
Major RSL risk areas in dyehouses,
laundries, leather processing and
footwear manufacturing
Factory action plans on RSL Compliance

Training and Consultancy to the Textile Supply Chain

160

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(B) Modules on APEOs

Category

Module
Code

APEOs

B1

Introduction to
APEOs

B2

Properties and
Usage of APEOs

B4 : Discount
Package for
purchase of all
APEO modules
@ $ 325

B3

Module Name

APEO
Elimination
Strategy

Details

Price
(USD)

Background and current concerns

Sources in textile and garment processing
Steps to be implemented to ensure
APEO- free production at a facility

125

Background, application & types of

Surfactants
Properties and uses of APEOs in dyes and
specialty chemicals
Alternatives to APEOs
APEO sources in Textile & Leather
Practical steps that can be taken by a
facility to ensure complete elimination of
APEOs in production.
This covers intentional & unintentional
sources of contamination from
production and sundry chemicals

125

125

(C ) Modules on Individual RSL Groups

Category

Module
Code

Module
Name

Individual
RSL
Groups

C1

Fundamentals
of PFCs

Details

C2

Understanding
Banned Amines

C3

Fundamentals
of Phthalates

Price
(USD)

Background & Uses of PFCs

Evaluation & requirements of oil and
water repellent finishes
Concerns and restrictions on PFCs
Safer alternatives
Azo colorants and banned amines
How are they released? Why are they
harmful?
Sources of banned amines
Global regulations on banned amines
Methods of testing banned amines
Precautions to be taken for compliance
What are Phthalates?
How are they released? Why are they
harmful?
Sources of Phthalates
Global regulations and Test methods
Precautions to be taken for compliance

Training and Consultancy to the Textile Supply Chain

125

125

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(D) Modules on Chemical Management

Category

Chem
Mgt.

Module
Code

Module
Name

D1

Understanding
MSDS

D2

Chemical
Management
for compliance

Details

Purpose and Scope of MSDS

Guidelines for MSDS prep & updates
GHS and its importance
Description of the 16 sections in an MSDS
Interpreting an MSDS for chemical
management

125

Need for chemical management

Elements of good chemical management
Appointment and training needs of a
Chemical Compliance manager
Guidelines for Implementing a Chemical
Management system at your facility

125

D3

Chemical
Safety at the
workplace

D4

Fundamentals
of wastewater
management

Price
(USD)

Types of hazards and risk assessment

(Hazard X exposure = risk) of chemical
inventory
Preventive and protective measures for
chemical safety (Safe storage, PPEs,
chemical compatibility, routes of
exposure, engineering controls,
emergency response plans, fire -fighting,
first aid & accident emergencies)
Hazard communication (MSDS, GHS label
elements, hazard pictograms, safety
signboards, worker training)
Developing a chemical safety program

125

The need for wastewater management

Basic terms used in effluent treatment
Typical wastewater treatment process in a
textile facility
Monitoring wastewater for chemical
compliance
Sampling and testing procedures for
wastewater

125

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(E ) Modules on General Topics

Module
Code

Module
Code

General
Topics

E1

Module Name
Basics of Textile
fibres and
Colouration

Details

E2

Understanding
GOTS version 4

E3
E4

Global legislations
on chemicals in
textiles

Business Case for

chemical
compliance

E5

Basics of Ecoterms and

concepts

Price
(USD)

Introduction to different Textile fibres

natural, regenerated and synthetic
Dyeing & Printing of different fibres
Different types of dyes for fibres, brief
dyeing procedures and ecological impacts
Various printing techniques

125

Background of GOTS
Criteria for organic fibres, requirements
for chemical inputs, processing stages
Limit values for chemical residues in
GOTS goods
Quality assurance system and minimum
Social criteria
Need for legislations on restricted
chemicals in textiles
US legislations for chemicals in textiles
EU legislations for chemicals in textiles
Legislations in Korea, China and Taiwan
Chemical safety requirements
Compliance requirements for finished
articles and learnings from RSL failures
Background of the Detox campaign
The Zero Discharge of hazardous
chemicals initiative and its impact on
suppliers and chemical manufacturers
Important global requirements on
chemical compliance
Explanation of ecology & environment and
terms used such as ecosystem, ecological
footprint, food chain, sustainability ready
and inherent biodegradability.
Terms used in chemical documentation
such as toxicity, types of toxicity (oral and
aquatic), LD50, LC50, Types of hazards,
CMR, PBT, Endocrine Disruptors
Units of measurement in testing such as
mg/kg, ppm, mg/L, g/cm2/week
Terms used in wastewater treatment:
COD, BOD, TSS

125

Training and Consultancy to the Textile Supply Chain

125

99

125

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Auditing Skills

E6

125

Types of audits, audit terminology, ISO

19001 guidelines and skills, competencies
and responsibilities of an auditor
Steps of an audit process
Conducting an internal audit for chemical
management systems

(F) Modules in Chinese

Category

Modules
in
Chinese

Module
Code

Module Name

Details

Price
(USD)

F1

Brand RSL
Document

Background, purpose, scope of RSLs

Basic terms used in a Brand RSL
Primary actions for avoiding RSL noncompliance

180

F2

RSL Best Practices

Causes and effects of RSL failures

Major RSL risk areas
Supplier Declarations, Testing Strategy
and input chemical screening
Corrective actions for RSL failures

180

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